Spring begins with the . On this day, the sun crosses the celestial equator from south to north. For those in the Northern Hemisphere, it marks the moment when day and night are nearly equal in length.
| Season | Start Date | End Date | Key Characteristic | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | March 1 | May 31 | Warming temps, Storms, Flooding | | Summer | June 1 | August 31 | Hottest temps, Heatwaves, Hurricanes | | Autumn | September 1 | November 30 | Cooling temps, Frost, Foliage | | Winter | December 1 | February 28/29 | Coldest temps, Snow, Shortest days | 4 seasons weather dates
September 1 – November 30 Duration: 91 days Spring begins with the
These seasons begin on specific astronomical events—solstices and equinoxes—and their exact dates can shift slightly each year. When Do the Seasons Start and End in 2026? | Season | Start Date | End Date
March 20 or 21 Meteorological Start: March 1